Kanguru External USB2.0 User guide

Brand: Kanguru

Model: External USB2.0

Category: Card readers

Type: User guide

Kanguru External USB2.0 lets you conveniently transfer data stored on portable media cards, including CompactFlash Cards, SmartMedia, MultiMedia Cards, Secure Digital, Sony Memory Stick, eXcellent Digital and USB2.0 connectivity. With its plug-and-play compatibility and hot-swappable memory card support, you can easily exchange data between different cards or media. The device fits into standard 3.5" or 5.25" drive bays for desktop PCs and can be used externally or internally without requiring an additional power supply.

Kanguru 52 in 1 Card Reader

User’s Guide

NOTICES AND INFORMATION

Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru 52 in 1 Internal Card

Reader

Windows 2000®, Windows ME®, Windows XP®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or

organizations.

Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses

incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is fully

responsible for any illegal actions taken.

Customer Service

To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical

Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.

Legal notice

In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,

indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions

offers no refunds for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed,

implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and

all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or

fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products,

software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

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specific Kanguru product, you warrant that you will not export, directly or indirectly, any Kanguru

product without first obtaining the approval of Kanguru Solutions and the appropriate export license

from the Department of Commerce or other agency of the United States Government. Kanguru

Solutions has a wide range of products and each product family has different license requirements

relative to exports.

Notices and Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

NOTICES AND INFORMATION .................................................................................... 2

1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 4

1.1 Specifications ..............................................................................................5

1.2 System Requirements ................................................................................5

1.3 Package Contents .......................................................................................6

1.4 Parts and Functions ...................................................................................6

2. Hardware Setup ............................................................................... 7

2.1 Internal Setup .............................................................................................7

2.2 External Setup ............................................................................................8

3. Driver Installation ............................................................................ 8

4. Using Your Kanguru Card Reader ................................................. 9

4.1 Inserting a Memory Card .........................................................................9

4.2 Safely Removing a Memory Card ............................................................9

4.3 Safely Disconnecting the Card Reader ..................................................10

Introduction

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your 52 in 1 Card Reader from Kanguru Solutions. The Kanguru Card

Reader allows you to conveniently transfer data stored on portable media cards. The Kanguru Card

Reader utilizes Compact Flash Cards, SmartMedia, MultiMedia Cards, Secure Digital, Sony Memory

Stick, eXcellent Digital and USB2.0 connectivity. The card reader can be mounted in a 3.5” or 5.25”

drive bay in your computer, or it can be used as an external card reader.

The Kanguru 52 in 1 Card Reader is a compact, lightweight, easy to install storage device that supports

the following types of memory cards:

SmartMedia™ Cards•

SM / SM ROM

CompactFlash™ Cards•

CF I / CF II / Extreme CF / Extreme III CF / Ultra II CF / HS CF / XS-XS CF / CF Elite Pro /

CF PRO

MultiMedia™ Card•

MMC / RS MMC / RS MMC4.0 / DV-RS MMC

Micro Drive™ Cards•

IBM MD / Hitachi MD / MagicStor

Secured Digital™ Cards•

SD / miniSD / HS Mini SD / Extreme SD / Extreme III SD / Ultra II SD / SD-Ultra-X / Ultra

speed SD / SD PRO / SD Elite Pro / HS SD

Sony Memory Stick™ Cards•

MS / MS PRO / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / MS MG / MS MG PRO / MS MG Duo / MS MG

PRO Duo / Extreme MS PRO / Extreme III MS Pro / Ultra II MS PRO / HS MS MG PRO / HS

MS MG PRO Duo / HS MS PRO / HS MS PRO Duo / MS Rom / MS Select

eXellent Digital™ Cards•

T-Flash™ Cards•

Introduction

1.1 Specifications

Supports Windows Win2000/ Me/XP/Vista/7•

Supports Mac OS v8.6 ~ 9.2 / Mac OS X•

Hi-Speed USB2.0 connection, backwards compatible with USB1.1•

Operating temperature: 5 º - 40 ºC•

Storage temperature: 0 º - 50 ºC•

Humidity: 10 º - 95 º (Non-Condensing)•

Key Features:

Easy to install and use √

Plug & Play compatible √

Four slots for memory cards and one USB port √

All slots can be used simultaneously for data exchange √

Supports hot swapping between cards √

Supports copying between different media or cards √

Fits into all standard 3.5” or 5.25” drive bays for Desktop PCs √

Can be used externally or internally √

No additional power supply required, DC 3.3 volts supplied by USB port √

1.2 System Requirements

Hardware:•

Notebook or desktop computer with two available USB or USB2.0 ports

Available 3.5” or 5.25” drive bay and an available PCI cover plate (for internal installation)

Operation system:•

Win/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS 8.6 + and Linux 2.4.1+

1.3 Package Contents

If any of the items listed are missing, please call Kanguru Solutions’ Tech Support department at:

(508) 376-4245, extension 2 and replacement parts will be shipped to you ASAP.

Card Reader•

5.25” drive bay Mounting Dock•

PCI Cover Plate•

Screw to attach PCI Cover Plate•

Driver CD with user guide•

Registration Form•

1.4 Parts and Functions

5. Activity Indicator

6. Power Indicator

7. SMC/eXcellent Card Slot

8. SD Card Slot

1 2 3 4

5678

1. MS Card Slot

2. CF/MD Card Slot

3. USB Slot

4. USB Cables

Introduction

2. Hardware Setup

The Kanguru 52 in 1 Card Reader connects to your PC through 2 USB plugs and can be setup to be

used as an internal or an external device.

2.1 External Setup

Plug the USB cables into any two available USB ports on your computer. 1.

The power light indicator on the card reader should come on. You can access the card reader 2.

through “My Computer”, which should appear as four removable drives. Actual drive letters

may vary depending on your computer.

Note: The supplied USB cable has 2 USB plugs. One plug transfers data and power to the memory

card slots while the other transfers data and power to the USB slot. The plug that has the red tape

labeled “Card Reader USB Port” wrapped around its cord is for connecting the USB slot on the Card

Reader.

2.2 Internal Setup

Note: It is reccommended that you print out this manual for reference if you are installing the card

reader for internal use.

To mount the Kanguru 52 in 1 Card Reader to a 3.5” bay or a 5.25” bay.

Turn off your computer and unplug it. Remove the case of the computer, which is usually held 1.

on by screws in the back. You may need to refer to your PC’s manual for instructions on

removing the case.

Caution! Do not touch any of the boards or other components inside computer without first

grounding yourself by touching the computer’s metal frame or power supply. This discharges

any static electricity that could damage your system. To minimize the risk of static electricity

damage refrain from handling parts of your computer not used in this installation process.

Remove the panel that is covering the drive bay (please refer to your computer’s user manual for 2.

more information regarding opening the computer’s front cover). Insert the Card Reader into the

bay and then fasten the unit to the drive bay using the screws provided.

Note: The card reader will fit in a 3.5” bay. In order to mount the card reader to a 5.25” bay, you will

first have to fix the unit to the mounting bracket using the screws provided.

Hardware Setup

Remove a PCI cover plate from your computer. The PCI cover plates are usually located in the 3.

back of the computer. For more information on removing the PCI cover plate on your computer,

please refer to your computer’s user manual.

Run the USB cables through the opening where the PCI cover plate was. 4.

Replace the PCI Cover Plate with the PCI Cover Plate provided, the USB cables should be going 5.

out through the slit cut out of the PCI Cover Plate. Fasten the PCI Cover Plate using the provided

screw.

Connect the USB cable to any two external USB ports in the back of your PC. 6.

Plug-in your computer’s power supply and turn the computer on. The power light indicator on 7.

the card reader should come on. You can access the card reader through “My Computer”, which

should appear as four removable drives. Drive letters may vary depending on your system

Note: The supplied USB cable has 2 USB plugs. One plug transfers data and power to the memory card

slots while the other transfers data power to the USB slot. The plug that has the red tape labeled “Card

Reader USB Port” wrapped around its cord is for connecting the USB slot on the Card Reader.

3. Driver Installation

The Kanguru 52 in 1 Internal card reader does not require any extra drivers in order to work with the

supported operating systems.

Driver Installation

4. Using Your Kanguru Card Reader

4.1 Inserting a Memory Card

Correctly insert a memory card into its corresponding slot. Only one memory card can be inserted in

a slot at one time.

Warning: To prevent data loss, handle memory cards by the plastic housing. Avoid touching the

metal contact pins. Inserting memory cards incorrectly can cause damage and data loss. Do not use

excessive force when inserting a memory card.

4.2 Safely Removing a Memory Card

To prevent data loss, do not attempt to insert or remove a memory card or power down the computer

while the Card Reader is transferring data. The LED indicator will blink when data is being transferred

to and from the Card Reader.

To safely remove a memory card:

Make sure the LED indicator is not blinking.1.

In My Computer, right-click on the drive containing the memory card. A menu appears.2.

Select “Eject” from the menu.3.

Remove the memory card from the Card Reader.4.

Using Your Kanguru Card Reader

4.3 Safely Disconnecting the Card Reader

To prevent data loss, do not attempt to disconnect the Card Reader while it is transferring data. The

LED indicator will blink when data is being transferred to and from the Card Reader.

To safely disconnect the Card Reader from the computer:

Make sure the LED indicator is not blinking.1.

Left-click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the task bar.2.

A menu appears listing all the removable hardware connected to your computer.3.

Select “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”. 4.

Once the “Safe to Remove Hardware” balloon appears, you can disconnect the Card Reader 5.

from the computer.

Using Your Kanguru Card Reader

WARRANTY

This product carries a 90-day warranty from the date of purchase. Any claims for loss or damage must

be made to carrier directly. Claims for shipping errors should be reported to Kanguru Solutions within

three (3) working days of receipt of merchandise.

TECH SUPPORT

If you experience any problems installing your Kanguru product or have any technical questions

regarding any of our products, please call our tech support department. Our tech support is free and

available Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.

Call 1-508-376-4245

Or visit our website at www.Kanguru.com

Warranty / Tech Support

Legal terms and conditions available at www.kanguru.com. Please review and agree before use. Thank you.

Kanguru Solutions

1360 Main Street

Millis, MA 02054

www.kanguru.com

Kanguru External USB2.0 User guide

Brand: Kanguru

Model: External USB2.0

Category: Card readers

Type: User guide

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